Putin and Xi Urge Resistance to 'External Interference' at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit

Astana, Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
Putin stated that new centres are emerging on the international stage
Russian-Chinese cooperation serves as 'a main stabilizing factor on the international stage'
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping urged resistance to 'external interference' at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The SCO, which includes China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and India among its members, criticized the 'unilateral and unrestricted build-up' of missile defence systems by unnamed countries and regional alliances.
Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of resisting external interference
Putin and Xi Urge Resistance to 'External Interference' at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping urged regional leaders to resist 'external interference' at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. The SCO, which sees itself as a counterweight to US 'hegemony' on the world stage, noted 'tectonic shifts in global politics' and called for an enhanced role in global and regional security. Moscow and Beijing have been deepening their cooperation as new centres of political and economic might are rising.

Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of resisting external interference while Putin stated that new centres are emerging on the international stage. The SCO, which includes China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and India among its members, criticized the 'unilateral and unrestricted build-up' of missile defence systems by unnamed countries and regional alliances.

The West is also vying for influence in Central Asia, rich in oil and gas and a crucial transport route between Asia and Europe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased major powers' interest in the region. The SCO summit was held amid growing tensions between Russia, China, the US and its allies.

The absence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from this year's SCO summit further added to the perception of the organization's anti-Western orientation. Belarus became the latest authoritarian state to join the SCO after Iran became a full member last year.

Russian-Chinese cooperation serves as 'a main stabilizing factor on the international stage,' according to Putin. The deepening entente between Beijing and Moscow is the foundation of this new architecture, which aims to ensure indivisible security and development in place of outdated Euro-centric and Euro-Atlantic models.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is not clear which countries or regional alliances the SCO is criticizing for building up missile defence systems.
  • The absence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the summit may be due to reasons unrelated to the organization's anti-Western orientation.

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China and Russia highlight ‘tectonic shifts in global politics’

Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Thursday, 04 July 2024 18:52
  • Unique Points
    • China and Russia are urging allies to resist external influence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
    • Moscow and Beijing see the SCO as a counterweight to US ‘hegemony’ on the world stage.
    • Xi Jinping called on countries to ‘resist external interference’.
    • Putin stated that ‘new centres’ of political and economic might are rising.
    • The SCO noted ‘tectonic shifts in global politics’ and called for an enhanced role in global and regional security.
    • Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased major powers’ interest in Central Asia.
    • The West is also vying for influence in Central Asia, rich in oil and gas and a crucial transport route between Asia and Europe.
    • The SCO criticised the ‘unilateral and unrestricted build-up’ of missile defence systems by unnamed countries and regional alliances.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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China’s Xi urges regional leaders to resist ‘external interference’ as security bloc grows to counter US

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Nectar Gan Thursday, 04 July 2024 04:51
  • Unique Points
    • Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged regional leaders to resist ‘external interference’ at the annual leaders’ summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan.
    • Belarus became the latest authoritarian state to join the SCO after Iran became a full member last year.
    • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was notably absent from this year’s SCO summit, further adding to the perception of the organization’s anti-Western orientation.
    • Russian-Chinese cooperation serves as ‘a main stabilizing factor on the international stage’, according to Putin.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements that could be considered appeals to authority. Xi Jinping is quoted as saying 'We should work together to resist external interference ... and firmly grasp our own future and destiny, as well as regional peace and development, in our own hands.' This statement implies that the reader should trust Xi's judgment on the matter of resisting external interference. Additionally, Putin is quoted as saying 'Russian-Chinese cooperation in global affairs serves as a main stabilizing factor on the international stage.' Here, Putin is positioning himself and China as authoritative figures whose cooperation is essential for international stability. However, these statements do not constitute a fallacy on their own and are therefore not sufficient to bring the score below 95.
    • ]We should work together to resist external interference ... and firmly grasp our own future and destiny, as well as regional peace and development, in our own hands.[
    • Russian-Chinese cooperation in global affairs serves as a main stabilizing factor on the international stage.
  • Bias (95%)
    The author uses the term 'external interference' multiple times without defining what it means or providing any context as to who is interfering or how. This vague and loaded language could be interpreted in many ways and could be used to demonize certain countries or groups. The author also quotes Xi Jinping saying 'we should work together to resist external interference ... and firmly grasp our own future and destiny, as well as regional peace and development, in our own hands.' This statement implies that there is a threat of outside forces trying to control the region's future and that the SCO members need to band together to protect themselves. However, the article does not provide any evidence or context about who this external interference might be coming from or why it is a threat. The author also quotes Putin calling Russia-China relations 'the best period in their history' and a 'stabilizing force for the world.' This statement could be seen as biased because it is a positive assessment of the relationship between two countries that are often portrayed negatively by Western media.
    • Hong Kong CNN – Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday urged regional leaders to resist ‘external interference’ at a gathering of a Eurasian security bloc touted by Beijing and Moscow as a counterbalance to Western power.
      • Putin also underscored Moscow and Beijing’s roles ‘at the cradle’ of the SCO’s founding and noted its rapid expansion in recent years.
        • Russian-Chinese cooperation in global affairs serves as a main stabilizing factor on the international stage, and we continue to further enhance it.
          • Xi was quoted as saying by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. ‘We should work together to resist external interference … and firmly grasp our own future and destiny, as well as regional peace and development, in our own hands.’
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          97%

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          Putin Pushes New China-Aligned Security Order to Challenge US

          Bloomberg News Now Henry Meyer Thursday, 04 July 2024 18:54
          • Unique Points
            • Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a new Eurasian security architecture in Astana, Kazakhstan.
            • Putin's goal is to ensure ‘indivisible security and development’ to replace Euro-centric and Euro-Atlantic models.
            • Moscow’s deepening entente with Beijing is the foundation of this new architecture.
          • Accuracy
            • Putin's goal is to ensure 'indivisible security and development' to replace Euro-centric and Euro-Atlantic models.
            • Moscow's deepening entente with Beijing is the foundation of this new architecture.
            • The US and its allies have dominated the post-Cold War order in Europe, according to Putin.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
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          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          95%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia

          The New York Times Keith Bradsher, Wednesday, 03 July 2024 05:47
          • Unique Points
            • China's leader, Xi Jinping, welcomed in Kazakhstan on Tuesday by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
            • Beijing expanding sway in Central Asia with new rail lines, infrastructure and rising trade and investment
            • China dominates Shanghai Cooperation Organization, using it as platform to showcase global ambitions alongside Russia
          • Accuracy
            • Xi Jinping called on countries to ‘resist external interference’.
            • The SCO is intended to be a platform for cooperation in competition with the West with a focus on security and economics.
          • Deception (100%)
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          • Fallacies (100%)
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